NHS paramedic behind viral selfie reveals she has been left devastated after vicious trolls slammed her 'time-consuming made-up look' and said she was 'the reason the Covid-19 death toll is rising' (14 Pics)

A newly-qualified paramedic has revealed she has been left devastated by cruel trolls who shamed her for wearing a full face of make-up in a viral work selfie.

Laura Heath, 24, from Staffordshire, shared a snap of herself on Twitter earlier this week which quickly went viral, racking up more than 86,000 likes and 3,200 comments - but some of them weren't complimentary, and questioned why she was 'heavily made-up'.

Now she has admitted how one disgusting troll slammed her for her glamorous appearance, with some suggesting she was 'the reason the COVID-19 death toll is rising.'

Speaking to Tyla, Laura said she had been 'really low' and 'struggling with her mental health the day she posted the selfie, adding: 'The replies made me feel hurt and upset that people really think that shallow of me and judge my whole persona on one photograph.'

Laura Heath, 24, from Staffordshire, shared a snap of herself on Twitter earlier this week, explaining how proud she was to work for the NHS during the coronavirus crisis (pictured)

In the viral snap, she was pictured sitting in the front of an ambulance as she posed for the full make-up shot.

While most people thanked her for her dedication, others weren't as nice and questioned why she was 'heavily made-up' during her shift.

One disgusting troll, Laura says, even suggested she 'was the reason the Covid-19 death toll is rising'.

While several of the negative tweets have since been deleted, one response mocked: 'Proud to be a heavily made up paramedic for this photo'.

However, Laura (pictured) has now spoken up against her critics and described how the many viscous comments affected her

She was pictured sitting in the front of an ambulance as she posed for the full make-up shot - and her post (above) racked up more than 86,000 likes and 3,200 comments

Laura replied to one negative comment about her 'pout' and explained that she didn't like to smile as she had been bullied in school (pictured)

Another added: 'Really (look at me I'm gorgeous an I work for the NHS) selfies for a few likes while people are dying'.

A third person wrote: 'Seriously? I think that you've probably got better things to do than trout pout!'

However, Laura has now spoken up against her critics and described how the many viscous comments affected her.

Speaking to Tyla, Laura said: 'The unkind comments were mainly focused on my appearance and the fact I wear makeup.

While most thanked her for her dedication, others (above) weren't as nice and questioned why she was 'heavily made-up' during her shift

'I was told I am the reason the death toll is rising. They said that I'm a glorified first aider and it's OK for paramedics during this pandemic as we get to go home after dropping a patient off.'

She went on to reveal that the 'whole purpose' of her post had been to try to be a role model to other young females.

Despite some negative comments, Laura was overwhelmed with plenty of positive feedback, praising and thanking her for her job.

Laura, who says she struggles with her mental health, said she had been left 'hurt' and upset by the viscous trolls

One person wrote: 'Go girl. Proud to be in the NHS. Proud to be part of the Ambulance Service. Ignore the haters. Do what you do. We're behind you.'

Another added: 'Thank you for what you do, Laura. Let the haters hate, while you continue to save lives. Three cheers for our NHS.'

A third said: 'Some of these comments are awful! So if you are a paramedic you can't wear make-up? Yes she is pretty and a paramedic, why can't she be? Thank you for all you do.'